SWIFT/BIC code HOCBYES1XXX
HOCBYES1XXX belongs to Housing Credit Bank in Sanaa, Yemen.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | HOCBYES1XXX |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | HOCBYES1 |
| Branch code | XXX |
| Bank | Housing Credit Bank |
| Branch | Head office |
| City | Sanaa |
| Country | Yemen |
How the Housing Credit Bank SWIFT/BIC is built up
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- HOCB Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- YE Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- S1 Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- XXX Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
Which bank uses BIC HOCBYES1XXX?
HOCBYES1XXX identifies the head office of Housing Credit Bank in Sanaa, Yemen. It is the code to use when a payment to Housing Credit Bank does not need a specific branch.
Is HOCBYES1 and HOCBYES1XXX the same SWIFT code?
Yes, they are. HOCBYES1 is the short version of HOCBYES1XXX. The XXX at the end only refers to the head office, so either version routes your payment to Housing Credit Bank in Sanaa.
What is the cheapest way to send money to Housing Credit Bank in Yemen?
Banks often add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check the amount that arrives in Yemen with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.
Does Housing Credit Bank have only one SWIFT/BIC code?
Yes – HOCBYES1XXX is the single SWIFT/BIC code listed for Housing Credit Bank in Yemen, so you do not need to pick a branch code.
What does each part of HOCBYES1XXX stand for?
HOCB is the institution code of Housing Credit Bank, YE is the ISO code of Yemen, S1 is the location code and XXX means the head office.
What do I need to send money to an account at Housing Credit Bank?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code HOCBYES1XXX, the account number or IBAN of the recipient, their full name and address. Yemen is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.